Chapter 81 You and I are the same kind of people!

Cui Wan was restrained by a heavy force, unable to breathe, her face flushed red, but she still kept provoking people with her mouth.

"What's wrong? Weren't you supposed to be calm and collected, detached from worldly affairs? Why are you suddenly so defensive?"

"Cui Wan!"

The sound was almost a gurgling whisper from Yan Ning's throat. His reason was crumbling, his emotions completely out of control. He was gradually forgetting that this was his uncle's daughter; even if they couldn't be husband and wife, this person was still, in a way, his sister. The pressure on his hands increased, increased...

Cui Wan's face turned from red to purple, then to deathly pale. She opened her mouth and babbled, but couldn't utter a single word.

"Lord Chang, why are you so angry?"

Wang Wu gracefully approached from the other side of the bridge. He was over seven feet tall, with a slender and upright figure. His demeanor was dignified and generous, unlike Yan Ning's aloofness and arrogance. He was, however, a refined and elegant gentleman.

He walked unhurriedly to the middle of the pavilion, stood beside them, and slowly took Cui Wan from his hands. He glanced down at them and said, "The young lady is rude. Just send her away. There's no need to hurt your hand over her."

Yan Ning rarely lost his temper like this. They had been taught manners and etiquette since childhood, so they could remain calm even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of them...

well.

He took a deep breath, turned his back, and flicked his sleeve, saying, "Take her away."

Without hesitation, Wang Wu picked up Cui Wan and carried her away. Before leaving, out of friendship, he still offered a word of advice: "I know you are deeply in love with Lady Liyang, but it has been the rule of the world for the past hundred years that noble families come from prominent families. It is the guidance of Heaven. Why should you go against Heaven for a girl?"

He was trying to persuade him to return to the Yan family.

However, Yan Ning's decisions are rarely challenged, especially after he grows up.

He simply said that he and Wang Wu followed different paths, and told people not to try to persuade him any further.

Wang Wu was just saying it, doing his best, but seeing that he was still so determined, he didn't press him any further and left with Cui Wan.

Cui Wan was drowned for nearly an hour before she finally woke up. When she opened her eyes, she saw a figure in dark blue sitting not far away.

The person didn't turn around, but it seemed as if they had eyes in the back of their head. However, the moment she opened her eyes, a greeting rang out at the same time.

"woke up?"

Cui Wan propped herself up from the couch and sat up, just as he asked, "How was it like to have a brush with death?"

"What do you think?" Cui Wan replied irritably.

The man chuckled and said, "Looks like you still haven't learned your lesson."

"You know why I was able to take you away from Changjun's hands—it was because he had no evidence and took your childhood friendship into consideration. But if you were to tell him that I had presented him with the evidence of what happened to Lady Liyang, what do you think he would do?"

He will kill her!

In the past, Cui Wan did not believe that Yan Ning would do such a thing. After all, he had always been so gentle and indifferent to everything. It was as if even if the sky collapsed or the earth caved in, it would not cause anyone to make a fuss or disturb his mind. However, after what happened today, she was very sure that if he knew this, he would definitely kill her!

"So, are you threatening me now?"

Wang Wu turned to look at her, a slight smile playing on his lips, looking confident and triumphant. He said gently, "Yes, I think we have enough chips."

The task has been completed.

Now that Liyang's body has been completely destroyed, there is no hope for a turnaround. No matter how well she hides herself, even if she has allied with Yan's parents, she will eventually be discovered.

Given Yan San's current state, even his parents' words probably wouldn't carry much weight. Indeed, only the Wang family, which is of equal status to the Yan family, and Wang Wulang, who is almost on par with Yan Sanlang, can offer her a glimmer of hope, allowing her to stop worrying about this matter. However…

Wang Wu tapped the table calmly, sipping his tea unhurriedly, clearly confident that she would agree, and not in a hurry at all.

This posture was just like it was two days ago when he and Guanyi Lake found her and persuaded her to come ashore.

"The eldest daughter of the prestigious Cui family, a woman of outstanding character, has now died in Guanyi Lake for a young man. She is truly a deeply affectionate woman worthy of praise and lament. I imagine many literary figures will write books and lyrics for her, ensuring her eternal fame."

He's a bit annoying!

It was clearly meant to persuade people not to take their own lives, but it came out in a series of sarcastic and disgusting statements!

However, he seemed completely oblivious to anything amiss and was quite confident that she would listen to him. After teasing her a bit, he remained calm and composed, sitting on the shore waiting.

Perhaps it was because she was too obedient the first time that he had this misconception.

She's just a deposed princess, her life is nothing, yet they dare to use it to threaten her!

So what if she killed him!

Even though Yan San has left the Yan family, how can he still have connections and influence?

Even if he knew everything and wanted to avenge Liyang, she was not entirely powerless to fight back.

Behind her is the Cui family.

The Cui family, second only to the Yan and Wang families.

One of the top aristocratic families.

Wang Wu seemed to be able to read her mind. Seeing her eyes darting around, he knew what she was thinking and said, "I advise Madam Cui to give up the idea of ​​the Cui family standing up for you."

He laughed and said, "Don't forget, you're now a discarded woman rejected by Yan San in court, which has brought shame to the Cui family. If they were willing to stand up for you, they would have gone to the Yan family to pressure them long ago. The fact that they haven't done anything so far can only mean that they've given up on you. But..."

Wang Wu said in a drawn-out tone, "This isn't the first time they've given up on you. After all, if they hadn't given up on you, Liyang would never have been able to marry into the Yan family."

yes!

Emperor Xuan extended an olive branch to the military power of Jiangzuo, and the marriage that she and Yan Ning had originally agreed to became a sacrifice in this huge deal.

Both the Cui and Yan families had given up on her once.

Wang Wu said, "When it comes to interests, let alone a young lady like you, even a young man can become a sacrifice when needed."

Cui Wan smiled sadly.

"If that's the case, how can I trust that you won't do the same and use me as a sacrifice?"

Wang Wu laughed heartily, stopped tapping the table, got up and walked to the couch to sit down. He pinched her chin, gazed at Cui Wan with admiration, and after a long while, said, "This is why I chose you, Lady Cui."

"You are of noble birth, a good match for me. Although you are a young lady from a noble family, you are clever and quick-witted. You have the tolerant and dignified demeanor of a mistress, as well as your own little thoughts. You can be delicate or fierce. Once you have made up your mind, you will do it ruthlessly and without hesitation. You are quite interesting."

"Unlike Yan San, who likes some pretty but vulgar country girls, I only like outstanding young ladies from noble families. Only they are worthy of being my wife and stand by my side!"

"Yeah?"

Cui Wan's lips curled up, her brows revealing a calculating look. "Since that's the case, shouldn't you, sir, show some sincerity?"

Wang Wu: "Hmm?"

Cui Wan said, "Help me kill Yan San. I want him to never leave Jiankang!"

Rather than sitting idly by and waiting for things to be exposed, thus putting yourself in a passive position, it's better to take advantage of the situation and take the initiative!

There is absolutely no possibility between them now.

Wang Wu laughed genuinely this time, "Miss Cui's ambition is a bit too great."

"Can't do it?"

"There's no need to do it."

Wang Wu said, "Although I often have disagreements with Yan San, I recognize his integrity and talent. Yan San is one of the few people in this world who can rival me. If he dies, then all my fighting for fame will be too boring and meaningless. However, I can help you kill another person."

"who?"

“Your guard surnamed Zou.”

"I just don't know if you're willing to part with it or not?"

Cui Wan's amber pupils widened suddenly. She was stunned for a moment before she came to her senses. Her gaze swept across his face, and she wondered to herself how much he knew.

Wang Wu was extremely arrogant. Xu felt that she posed no threat to anyone and made no attempt to hide anything. She confidently said, "Madam Cui, I never fight a battle unprepared."

It wasn't exactly straightforward, but the meaning was clear: he had thoroughly investigated the person's background, knowing everything he should and shouldn't know.

His actions actually made Cui Wan feel more relaxed.

Her pale face gradually regained its color, and she sneered, saying, "If that's the case, then you should know my relationship with that person. It's just a game. If you want his life, you can take it."

Zou Quan was a henchman she bought from the slave market. He was good-looking, incredibly strong, and most importantly, he could see her.

During the days when she couldn't get a response from Yan San, she spent some time with him—no, it wasn't exactly a good time, it was just something to amuse herself to pass the time.

She originally intended to frame Yan San and force him to marry her, after which she would break off her relationship with him. However, Yan San was not fooled. He not only refused the marriage proposal but also did not believe her words and even secretly investigated her.

Now all the calculations have come to naught, leaving behind a hidden danger for oneself.

Zou Quan was not only a key figure in Li's affair, but more importantly, he was somewhat presumptuous. He actually thought that because she had been intimate with other people a few times, he could overstep his bounds and say that he could marry her and the two of them could start a family.

Oh!

That's a joke!

How could she, a noblewoman from a top-tier family, get involved with someone of such low social standing!

She had initially thought that if he was sensible, he could stay to relieve her boredom. But since things had turned out this way, even if Wang Wu hadn't said anything, she would have found a way to resolve the situation. Now that he had spoken up, she was happy to accept it.

She instructed: "Make sure to clean it up thoroughly when you do it, so as not to leave any future problems."

Wang Wu laughed loudly, quite satisfied with her answer.

“Madam Cui, I told you, I wouldn’t be wrong, you and I… are the same kind of person.”

The person promised, "Let it go, I guarantee I'll handle it cleanly for you, leaving no hidden dangers."

After saying that, the two looked at each other and smiled.

...

Once Cui was fully conscious, she had said everything she needed to say to Cui Wan. Yan Ning didn't delay and quickly packed her things before setting off for Jiangzuo.

He severed ties with the Yan family and returned all his belongings, so there wasn't much to pack. Apart from a few clothes, all that remained was a Jiusi Qin (a type of zither).

He truly lived up to his reputation of being incorruptible.

Apart from Lu Wulang, he did not tell anyone else when he was leaving, but somehow his mother found out and still came over.

The person had been ill for some time and looked unwell. Despite wearing fine clothes and applying thick layers of powder, the person still looked haggard.

She cried out, "Changjun, do you really not want your parents, don't want your family anymore?!"

Yan Ning was angry about what she did with Liyang in the capital, but after all, she was the one who gave birth to him and raised him. As her son, he couldn't bring himself to criticize her.

He put down the zither, faced Cui, and kowtowed three times to her.

On the wooden bridge at the dock, there were several muffled thuds.

Each sound was like a knife, tearing at Cui's heart.

Cui's eyes were red; her child!

His most prized eldest son!

Why is this happening?!

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Author's Note: The transition took a little longer than expected. The next chapter will officially begin the new chapter where we'll reunite!